1975 Ford Escort vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 431 kg more than 1975 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 220 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |