1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Hyundai Pony (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 115 kg more than 1956 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Hyundai Pony (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1985 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Prefect | Pony |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
