1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 2004 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 698 kg more than 2004 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 400 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
