1974 Ford Granada vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 155 kg more than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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, 1974 Ford Granada (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Granada | 200 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
