2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2006 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2006 Ford E-350 and 2006 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1282 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford E-350 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 2006 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2006 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | E-350 | Accent |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |
