1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 38 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 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1957 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
