1975 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 18 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), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 190 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |