1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 14 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 420 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTA | Ponton |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |