1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 603 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 308 | Minor |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |