1975 Ford Capri vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri 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 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri 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 187 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | Ponton |
Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |