2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang 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 263 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang 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 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Santa Fe | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
