2007 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Veracruz would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Because 2010 Ford Explorer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Explorer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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2007 Hyundai Veracruz | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Veracruz | Explorer |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4912 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |