1954 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1964 Morgan 4
To start off, 1964 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1964 Morgan 4. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 190 kg more than 1964 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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1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1964 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 340 Spider | 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 660 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |