1976 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 240 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3430 mm |