1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 445 kg more than 1991 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 250 GT | 100 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
