1975 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 606 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 300 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |