1986 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ford Escort | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escort | 300 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |