2006 Ford F-250 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-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 27 kg more than 2006 Ford F-250. 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-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 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-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 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-250 | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | F-250 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3342 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 75 L |
