1997 Ford Explorer vs. 1997 Hyundai Pony
To start off, both 1997 Ford Explorer and 1997 Hyundai Pony were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Explorer (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1997 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1997 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 970 kg more than 1997 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Pony. (119 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Explorer | 1997 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Explorer | Pony |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
