1989 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 200 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 65 L |