1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 512 BB | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2230 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 52 L |
