1967 Morris Minor vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1969 Pontiac GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 575 kg more than 1967 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Morris Minor | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Morris | Pontiac |
Model | Minor | GTO |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 6549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 69 L |