1979 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (205 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 740 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 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. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 380 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |