1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 29 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1040 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 400 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 400 | Minor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |