1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1980 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cortina weights approximately 172 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cortina | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Cortina | Pony |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
