1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari F40 | 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | F40 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |