1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 286 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203.
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 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | Ponton | 203 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
