1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 8 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 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 510 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 300 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 172 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 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
