1956 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1981 Hyundai Pony is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 146 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1981 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Consul | Pony |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
