1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 938 kg more than 1997 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1997 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1997 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 400 | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |