1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 27 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | E |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2940 mm |