1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1965 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |