2010 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2010 Ford C-Max were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 395 kg more than 2010 Ford C-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford C-Max. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford C-Max. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2010 Ford C-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Santa Fe | C-Max |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1626 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2648 mm |
