1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Morris Minor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 220 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
