1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 208 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 208 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
