2000 Mazda Tribute vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 2000 Mazda Tribute is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 215 kg more than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Tribute | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tribute | Ponton |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
