Ford Escort 1993 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Ford Escort is more dynamic to drive. Ford Escort engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Escort consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Ford Escort over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 280'000 km | 630'000 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: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class 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: | 4.10 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 64 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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