1983 Ferrari 126 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 10 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, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 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 1055 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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 1983 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 126 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:
1983 Ferrari 126 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 126 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 594 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |