1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 2004 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 330 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
