1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1974 Hyundai Pony (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 40 | Pony |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
