2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1954 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 550 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 166 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |