1970 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 649 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | CLK |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |