1980 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (265 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Granada. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Granada | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 300 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |