2004 Ford Escape vs. 1994 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 2004 Ford Escape is newer by 10 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 168 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 2004 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Escape (257 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Hyundai Marcia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 1994 Hyundai Marcia | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escape | Marcia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
