1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 150 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Station Wagon | Ponton |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |