1973 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 531 kg more than 1973 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 300 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3005 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 148 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 | 914 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |