1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 1 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 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 380 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3839 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
