1968 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 25 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 779 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 320 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |