1975 Ford Maverick vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 380 kg more than 1985 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, 1975 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Maverick | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Maverick | Pony |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |