1955 Chrysler Windsor vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, both 1955 Chrysler Windsor and 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,920 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler Windsor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chrysler Windsor (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler Windsor should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Windsor weights approximately 640 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chrysler Windsor | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Windsor | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4920 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
