1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1947 Morris Ten Four
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1947 Morris Ten Four.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1947 Morris Ten Four | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
Model | 300 | Ten Four |
Year Released | 1960 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1140 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |