1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
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 300 (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | 300 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3005 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
