1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1964 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 400 | Minor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 52 L |