2010 Ford C-Max vs. 2011 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford C-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford C-Max would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford C-Max (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i40. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford C-Max should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 159 kg more than 2010 Ford C-Max.
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, 2010 Ford C-Max (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i40. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford C-Max | 2011 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | C-Max | i40 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1626 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2648 mm | 2770 mm |
