1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1988 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | F355 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
