1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2006 Morgan 44
To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Morgan 44 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2006 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 44 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
