2006 Ford E-150 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-150 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2660 mm |
