1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Morgan 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | 220 | 4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |