1975 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (219 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 686 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 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 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 420 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 420 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |