2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 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 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1809 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Excursion | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 72 L |
