1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 290 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Jalpa | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
