1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 190 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Sierra | Pony |
Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |