2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fiesta and 2005 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tucson (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Hyundai Tucson (181 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (162 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Fiesta | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
