2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 360 | Minor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 948 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |