1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 406 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |