1970 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 33 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 2,685 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (176 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1045 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | E |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |