2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 835 kg more than 2007 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ikon | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Ikon | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1063 kg | 1898 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |