1982 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, both 1982 Ford Granada and 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (205 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 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. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 380 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3080 mm |