1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1970 Rover 3.5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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, 1966 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 275 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 275 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 275 | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 275 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 276 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |