1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 400 | P5 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 63 L |