1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4962 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
