1978 Ferrari 312 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 312 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 312 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 312 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 12200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2820 mm |