1968 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 556 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 250 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |