2001 Ford Taurus vs. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2001 Ford Taurus and 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Taurus (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2001 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Taurus | 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Taurus | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
