2004 Ford GT vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 262 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2004 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford GT | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | GT | Tucson |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 679 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |