1968 Ford Escort vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,229 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 230 (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 230 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3060 mm |