1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 133 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Ford Escape | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 600 | Escape |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6329 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3505 mm |