1975 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 415 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 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 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 220 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |