1963 Innocenti 950 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1963 Innocenti 950 is newer by 9 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Innocenti 950 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 950 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2660 mm |
