1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 5 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, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 675 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 750 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |