1981 Ford Granada vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS

To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP) has 395 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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