1977 Ford Granada vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 143 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Granada | E |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
