1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1949 Morris Six. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1949 Morris Six | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Six |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
