1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1961 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 153 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |