1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton and 1957 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 250 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde.
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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | Ponton | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
