2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon

To start off, both 2006 Ford F-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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.

Because 2006 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-350 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
Make Ford Hyundai
Model F-350 Tiburon
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 93.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 5880 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1970 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 3610 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 55 L


 

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