1975 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (339 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 689 kg more than 1965 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, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (452 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm). This means 1975 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 512 BB | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 512 BB | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2138 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 452 Nm | 174 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |