1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Rover 2000
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1969 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1969 Rover 2000. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 400 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 54 L |
