2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 371 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Santa Fe | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1324 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |
