1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 250 GTO | P4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 52 L |
