1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 5 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 250 GTO | Minor |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2190 mm |
