2007 Ford Freestyle vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 Ford Freestyle and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Freestyle (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Freestyle. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Freestyle | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Freestyle | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
