1962 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1962 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 3 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, 1962 Isuzu Bellel (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Isuzu Bellel 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 40 kg more than 1962 Isuzu Bellel.
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, 1962 Isuzu Bellel (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Isuzu Bellel | 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bellel | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
