1953 Ferrari 500 F2 vs. 1951 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ferrari 500 F2 | 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 500 F2 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 762 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |