1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1968 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1968 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1968 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | 250 | 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |