1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1958 Rover P5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 500 Mondial | P5 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1580 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2820 mm |
