1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1953 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | Pinin | Minor |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
