1976 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 19 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 (75 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 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, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 200 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |