1984 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (88 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 214 kg more than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 190 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |