1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Minor weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Minor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
