1979 BMW 725 vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
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, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 725 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |