1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1976 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1976 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1976 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 14 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1976 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
