2006 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Focus | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
