1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1973 Mazda 1000 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 496 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 1000 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1000 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
