1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 25 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1400 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
