1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 230 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 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 | 980 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2660 mm |
