1957 Ford Escort vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1957 Ford Escort and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 568 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 220 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 64 L |