1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB weights approximately 410 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 365 BB | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 2138 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 174 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |