1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1953 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 412 GT | Minor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
