1995 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Hyundai Accent

To start off, 2006 Hyundai Accent is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Accent.

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, both vehicles can yield 114 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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