1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 645 kg more than 1965 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | Mondial | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
