1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | P4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 52 L |
