1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 934 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
