1990 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 17 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 95 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Granada | C |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |