2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 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 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Because 2009 Ford F-150 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 2009 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-150 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Ford Hyundai
Model F-150 Santa Fe
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 3341 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 245 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 75 L


 

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