1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1966 Ferrari 250 LM and 1966 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 50 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | 250 LM | Minor |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 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 | 850 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 45 L |