1958 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 553 kg more than 1958 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escort | 250 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
