1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1962 Morris 1100
To start off, both 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1962 Morris 1100 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1962 Morris 1100. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 100 kg more than 1962 Morris 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 Morris 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris 1100. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1962 Morris 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 250 GTO | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 38 L |
