1956 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 1173 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escort | Equus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
