1971 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 611 kg more than 1971 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1972 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escort | E |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2760 mm |
