1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Morris Minor is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1967 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 250 GT | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 45 L |
