2001 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-250 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Ford F-250 (475 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford F-250 | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | F-250 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
