1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | Ponton | 930 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
