1984 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 200 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |