1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 512 TR | P5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |
