1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 2 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 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 524 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 250 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 78 L |