1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1956 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
Model | 220 | Minor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |