1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 681 kg more than 1958 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | Testarossa | Minor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 45 L |
