2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1989 Jaguar F-Type
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar F-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar F-Type would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar F-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (350 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar F-Type should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 Jaguar F-Type.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (543 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar F-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1989 Jaguar F-Type | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jaguar |
| Model | Santa Fe | F-Type |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
