1968 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (105 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 580 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escort | SC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
