1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1970 Fiat 125 is newer by 17 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, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 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 250 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125.
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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 125 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |