1990 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Atos is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Atos (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Atos should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 267 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Atos.
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, 1990 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 2010 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escort | Atos |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
