1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 10 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 500 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1500 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |