1979 Hyundai Pony vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1979 Hyundai Pony 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 274 kg more than 1979 Hyundai Pony.
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.
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1979 Hyundai Pony | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pony | Ponton |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |