1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 19 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 539 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
Model | 260 | Marina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |