1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 99 kg more than 1956 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | Testarossa | P4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |