2004 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 672 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (335 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (202 Nm). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Focus | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1221 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
