2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 190 kg more than 1961 Land Rover A 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ferrari 456M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 456M | A 109 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
