1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 330 | P4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |