2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang 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 48 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Mustang (515 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Santa Fe | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
