1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 574 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1974 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1974 Hyundai Pony will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Fairlane | Pony |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
