2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 738 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ford F-150 (400 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (250 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | F-150 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
