1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Defender |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
