2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 550 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
