1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1978 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 773 kg more than 1978 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 330 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
