1996 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 25 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (317 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 883 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (471 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
Model | SL | Marina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |