1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina 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 96 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | Ponton |
Year Released | 1976 | 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 | 73 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |