2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (137 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 34 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.

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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Five Hundred 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Ford Hyundai
Model Five Hundred Santa Fe
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2351 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 266 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 86.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1652 kg 1686 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 65 L


 

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