2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2004 Ford Transit Connect 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 535 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Transit Connect | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 292 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |