1981 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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 Mercedes-Benz 250 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 250 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |