1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Defender |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
