1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | 190 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |