1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 130 kg more than 1958 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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | Testarossa | P4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
