1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1952 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rover P4 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1952 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | F355 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |
