1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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, 1964 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | Ponton | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |