1975 Ford Escort vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 220 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |