1974 Ford Escort II vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
Dimensions Comparison

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1974 Ford Escort II (ATH)Change Car
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1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1974 Ford Escort II and the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL comes in at 4390 mm (172.83 in), giving it a 413 mm (16.26 in) (9.4 %) advantage over the 1974 Ford Escort II at 3977 mm (156.57 in). Looking at width, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1790 mm (70.47 in), making it 220 mm (8.66 in) (12.3 %) wider than the 1974 Ford Escort II at 1570 mm (61.81 in). As for height, the 1974 Ford Escort II stands at 1406 mm (55.35 in), giving it an extra 106 mm (4.17 in) (7.5 %) compared to the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).

Overall, the 1974 Ford Escort II is taller than the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL, while the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 1974 Ford Escort II.

Length
3977 mm156.6 in
4390 mm172.8 in
Width
1570 mm61.8 in
1790 mm70.5 in
Height
1406 mm55.4 in
1300 mm51.2 in

1974 Ford Escort II Preview
3977 mm156.6 in πŸ”΄ -413 mm-16.3 in (-9.4%)
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
4390 mm172.8 in 🟒 +413 mm+16.3 in (+10.4%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
1570 mm61.8 in πŸ”΄ -220 mm-8.7 in (-12.3%)
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
1790 mm70.5 in 🟒 +220 mm+8.7 in (+14.0%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
1406 mm55.4 in 🟒 +106 mm+4.2 in (+8.2%)
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
1300 mm51.2 in πŸ”΄ -106 mm-4.2 in (-7.5%)
1974 Ford Escort II
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Roadster

Model Year:

1974
1971

Production:

1973-1980 Discontinued Model
1970-1985 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3977 mm156.6 in
πŸ”΄ -413 mm-16.3 in (-9.4%) - πŸ”΄ -393 mm-15.5 in (-9.0%)
4370-4390 mm172.0-172.8 in
🟒 +393 mm+15.5 in (+9.9%) - 🟒 +413 mm+16.3 in (+10.4%)

Width:

1570 mm61.8 in
πŸ”΄ -220 mm-8.7 in (-12.3%)
1790 mm70.5 in
🟒 +220 mm+8.7 in (+14.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1406 mm55.4 in
🟒 +106 mm+4.2 in (+8.2%)
1300 mm51.2 in
πŸ”΄ -106 mm-4.2 in (-7.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

385 liter13.6 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
252-261 liter8.9-9.2 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

-
1500-1585 kg3307-3494 lbs

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
1920-2015 kg4233-4442 lbs

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
14-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 14

Tire Size:

n/a
  • 195/70 R14 (W:195 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 205/70 VR14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)

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