1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1969 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1969 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 308 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
