2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1958 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 360 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
