1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Rover 200 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 200 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 200 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
