2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,306 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1949 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | F430 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4306 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
