2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 3 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus.
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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Taurus | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
