1991 Ferrari 348 vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 348 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1949 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, 1991 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 348 | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 348 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 790 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 |
