1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 53 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 1400 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 1400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Ponton | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
