1979 Ford Capri vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | Ponton |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |