1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 933 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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1985 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1985 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1985 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Thunderbird | Pony |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
