1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1973 Rover P5B

To start off, 1973 Rover P5B is newer by 7 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 3,526 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 415 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275. 1973 Rover P5B 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. 1973 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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