2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 28 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford F-150 (354 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | F-150 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
