2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 8 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 503 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2012 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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 Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2012 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Five Hundred | Terracan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |