1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1969 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 348 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 52 L |
