2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 60 kg more than 1994 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 298 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Santa Fe | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |