1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1974 Rover 3.5

To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 491 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.

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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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