1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 783 kg more than 1958 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 330 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 330 | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 73 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |