1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton

To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.

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1977 Ford Megastar II 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Megastar II Ponton
Year Released 1977 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 1986 cc
Horse Power 108 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 110 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 920 kg 1210 kg