1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 2004 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 250 GTO | 75 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |