2005 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 618 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Ford Explorer (345 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Explorer | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
