1975 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 16 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 254 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 190 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |