1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 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 170 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404.
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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 404 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |