1978 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2008 Hyundai H100 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,607 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai H100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai H100 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai H100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai H100 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1978 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, 2008 Hyundai H100 (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai H100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 2008 Hyundai H100 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escort | H100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 938 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
