1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 870 kg more than 1990 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | 456M | 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 55 L |
