1978 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,400 cc, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escort | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 938 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 120 L |
