1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1995 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1995 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 308 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
