2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 198 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. 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 Mustang (326 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Mustang | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
