2004 Ford GT vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2004 Ford GT and 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 26 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
Because 2004 Ford GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford GT | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | GT | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |