1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica 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 262 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | Ponton | Celica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |