1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Morris Minor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 249 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 115 kg more than 1966 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1966 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | 250 GTO | Minor |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| 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 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 800 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 45 L |
