1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1979 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 694 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. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1979 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Pony |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
