2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 244 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Freestar (357 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Freestar | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 297 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |