2005 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, 2005 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. (111 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort.
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, 2005 Ford Escort (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 1999 Hyundai Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escort | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
