1989 Ferrari Mythos vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ferrari Mythos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mythos | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | Mythos | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
