1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 61 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1950 Morris Six | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 208 | Six |
Year Released | 1982 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |