2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 536 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Taurus | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1643 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
