1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Hyundai Pony (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Hyundai Pony | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Pony | Rekord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |