1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1958 Morris Cowley. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 400 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 52 L |