1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 676 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1966 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ferrari | Morris |
| Model | Mondial | Minor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
