1990 Ford Granada vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | 220 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |