1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 928 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 550 | 4 Plus 2100 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |