1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 500 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
