1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 820 kg more than 1958 Morgan 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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | Mondial | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
