1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1956 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1956 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Cowley weights approximately 104 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1956 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 250 GTO | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 52 L |
