1974 Ford Capri vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 178 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri.
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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Capri | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
