1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP) has 329 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 80 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 88 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2240 mm |
