1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1960 Renault Floride is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 450 kg more than 1960 Renault Floride. 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 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | Ponton | Floride |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |