1978 Hyundai Pony vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1978 Hyundai Pony is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 990 kg more than 1978 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. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1978 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1978 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Hyundai Pony | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Pony | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3160 mm |
