1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta 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 537 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Zeta | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
