1953 Ferrari 195 vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1980 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1980 Morgan 4. 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.
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1953 Ferrari 195 | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 195 | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 660 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |