1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 16 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, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven 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 634 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1969 Lotus Seven (123 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seven | Ponton |
Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 104 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |