1975 Ford Escort vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
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 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 635 kg more than 1975 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 300S |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |