1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2660 mm |
