2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 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 652 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | F1 2000 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
