2008 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,685 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (167 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1948 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | ML | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
