1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1964 Mini Countryman
To start off, both 1964 Ferrari GTO and 1964 Mini Countryman were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1964 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 218 kg more than 1964 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ferrari 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 1964 Ferrari GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Mini Countryman, 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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mini Countryman. (60 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1964 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mini |
| Model | GTO | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
