1970 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 523 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 685 kg more than 1970 Morris Minor. 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Morris Minor | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Morris | Ferrari |
| Model | Minor | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |
