1969 Morgan 4 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1969 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1969 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1969 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Morgan 4 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Morgan | Ferrari |
Model | 4 | 458 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |