2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 903 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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 KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 719 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | Minor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 22 L |
