1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 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 595 kg more than 2000 Morgan 4.
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, 2000 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | 240 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
