2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1990 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1990 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Morgan |
Model | 612 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |