1979 Hyundai Pony vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 5 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 819 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. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Hyundai Pony | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Pony | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3030 mm |
