1979 Hyundai Pony vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 884 kg more than 1979 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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1979 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1979 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Hyundai Pony | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
| Model | Pony | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |
