1973 Holden UTE vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Holden UTE | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | UTE | Ponton |
Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5047 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |