1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 18 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
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 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zodiac | Ponton |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |