Ford Escort 1992 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| 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 | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 42 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 440'000 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: | 3 years | 13 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.27 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.49 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 49 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| 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): | 850 | 1`500 | |
| 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 125 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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