1979 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1979 Ford Escort and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 280 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2940 mm |