1950 Morris Six vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Six | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Morris | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Six | C |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
