1962 Rover P5 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1962 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1962 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rover P5 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | P5 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 132 L |
