1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 512 TR | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3532 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2820 mm |
