1982 Ford Granada vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 230.4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |