1968 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 556 kg more than 1967 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 E (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz E | 1967 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
Model | E | Minor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |