1968 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E (160 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1975 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escort | E |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
