1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 750 kg more than 1972 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 250 GTE | 4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
