2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1979 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 30 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-150 weights approximately 30 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. 2009 Ford F-150 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. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-150 | 1979 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | F-150 | Pony |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2350 mm |