2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, both 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 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 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Ford Hyundai
Model F-150 Santa Fe
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 2188 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 245 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 17.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 75 L


 

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