1990 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 660 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | SL |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |