2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 506 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2000 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Santa Fe | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2187 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |