1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1980 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1980 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2110 kg more than 1980 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | 600 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2450 mm |
