2012 Ford C-Max vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2012 Ford C-Max and 2012 Hyundai ix35 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix35 (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford C-Max weights approximately 123 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
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, 2012 Ford C-Max (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford C-Max | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | C-Max | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2788 mm | 2640 mm |
