1975 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,306 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 427 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | SL |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |