1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda RX-7 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
