1967 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,306 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | SL | 4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
