1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 27 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol Britannia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 542 kg more 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. 1980 Bristol Britannia has automatic transmission and 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton has manual transmission. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol Britannia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Bristol Britannia | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Britannia | Ponton |
Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |