1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4.
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 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1994 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1994 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | 250 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2778 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
