1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1967 MG Midget
To start off, 1967 MG Midget is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 495 kg more than 1967 MG Midget.
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 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1967 MG Midget | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | MG |
| Model | Ponton | Midget |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2040 mm |
