1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | E | Minor |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5956 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
