1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 Morgan Plus 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari F355 | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | F355 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |