2004 Ford Freestyle 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 Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 52 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestyle | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Freestyle | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
