1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 88 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 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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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 340 Spider | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 762 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |