1981 Bentley T vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1981 Bentley T is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bentley T weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1955 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.
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1981 Bentley T | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | T | Ponton |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2238 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |