1953 Ferrari 195 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 260 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 195.
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.
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1953 Ferrari 195 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 195 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1210 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |