1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 10 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.
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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ponton | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
