1957 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 813 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 450 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 90 L |