1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2120 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | 600 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2450 mm |
