1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 732 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 has automatic transmission and 1980 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1980 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | 220 | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 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 |