1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1959 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | 240 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3005 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 650 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 |
