1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 7 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 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 240 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2440 mm |
