1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1955 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1955 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 400 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
