1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 826 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1957 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | 500 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2440 mm |