1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
Model | 280 | Marina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |