1977 Ford LTD vs. 1980 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1980 Hyundai Pony is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 860 kg more than 1980 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. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1980 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1980 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford LTD | 1980 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | LTD | Pony |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2350 mm |
