2005 Infiniti M vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 581 kg more than 1956 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, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M | Ponton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
