2003 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Santa Fe | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |
