1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1965 Jaguar MK II is newer by 9 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 240 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.
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, 1965 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK II | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MK II | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
