1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1952 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 511 kg more than 1952 Morgan Plus 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (265 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 328 GTS | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 2088 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 762 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |