1994 Hyundai Marcia vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 274 kg more than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Marcia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Hyundai Marcia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Hyundai Marcia | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Marcia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
