1974 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 364 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina. 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 E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | E | Marina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
