1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1974 Hyundai Pony is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 295 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, 1957 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Vedette | Pony |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
