2004 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Ford Maverick. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Maverick 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 Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Maverick. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Maverick | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Maverick | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |