1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 Rover 3.5. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 400 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 276 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |