2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2006 Ford E-350 and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 866 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | E-350 | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
