1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. Both 1980 Ferrari 208 and 1957 Morgan Plus 4 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 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, 1980 Ferrari 208 (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 208 | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 208 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |