1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 250 GTO | P4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.9 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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 45 L |