1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 798 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2190 mm |
