2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 1996 Ford Escort
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Accent (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 43 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
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, 1996 Ford Escort (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 1996 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Accent | Escort |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1087 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4369 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1699 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 48 L |
