1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, both 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial and 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial 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 460 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 Mondial | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1210 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
