1952 Holden FX vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Holden FX (51 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 240 kg more than 1952 Holden FX.
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, 1952 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Holden FX | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | FX | Ponton |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 39 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |