1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 503 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 300 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
