1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. 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 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 512 BB | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |
