1968 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 23 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 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1182 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escort | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
