1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (317 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1214 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | S | Minor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2190 mm |
