2008 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2008 Ford Escape and 2008 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Escape | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Escape | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 55 L |