1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1960 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 400 (392 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 400 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |