1972 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1972 Ford Granada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Granada | 200 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
