2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 605 kg more than 1983 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1983 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | CLS | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6207 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
