1956 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 256 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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Consul | Pony |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
