Mercedes E class 1989 vs Ford Escort 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 42 HP more power than Ford Escort, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Ford Escort. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Escort) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Escort engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 49 cm longer than the Ford Escort, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Escort, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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