1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1960 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 F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
| Model | F355 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 680 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 |
