2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 697 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1949 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | F1 2000 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 52 L |
