1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1987 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 400 | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 400 | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 132 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |