1968 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 220 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |