1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1963 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 400 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |