1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 456M | P5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 52 L |
