1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus 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 244 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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, 1960 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Taunus | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
