1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 80 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Campagnola | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
