1990 Ford Granada vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 80 kg more than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 170S |
Year Released | 1990 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |