1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 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 32 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 119 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 40 | Pony |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 45 L |
