1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 25 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang.
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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | Ponton |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |