1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 1999 Ford Falcon and 1999 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Accent. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 440 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Accent, 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Accent. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1999 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Falcon | Accent |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |