1975 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 35 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 927 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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