1968 Ford Escort vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1968 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escort | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 120 L |
