1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1957 Austin A 35 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 520 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 35 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
