2005 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 273 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Escape | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |