1975 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 460 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 250 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |