1979 Ford Granada vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Granada | CL |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2954 mm |
