1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 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 191 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1974 Rover 3.5. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 400 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |