1956 Citroen DS vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, both 1956 Citroen DS and 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 27 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DS | Ponton |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |