1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony

To start off, both 1974 Ferrari 308 and 1974 Hyundai Pony were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1974 Hyundai Pony. 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Ferrari 308 1974 Hyundai Pony
Make Ferrari Hyundai
Model 308 Pony
Year Released 1974 1974
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2926 cc 1238 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 7700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 74 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2350 mm


 

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