1971 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 21 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (165 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 715 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1992 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | S |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2950 mm |