1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 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 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 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 129 kg more than 1983 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 308 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 308 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 308 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |