1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 265 kg more than 1955 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 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 250 GTO | 4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
