2012 Ford F-150 vs. 1996 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Marcia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 1996 Hyundai Marcia | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | F-150 | Marcia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2710 mm |
