1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 483 kg more than 1948 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 328 GTS | Minor |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
