1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 340 Mexico | 2000 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |