1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 11 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 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 212 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 40 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
