1962 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Hyundai Pony (67 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Capri weights approximately 73 kg more than 1985 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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (104 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Capri | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Capri | Pony |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 104 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |