1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.
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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 308 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.8 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |
