1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1966 Austin A 40 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 448 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40.
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, 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
