1981 Ford Granada vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 275 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
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1981 Ford Granada | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 190 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |