1981 Ford Granada vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 151 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | E |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |