1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 12 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce 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 160 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce.
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, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Luce | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
