1979 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 335 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | Ponton |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |