1992 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 951 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Sierra | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
