1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia 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 430 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | Ponton | Olympia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |