2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 116 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 360 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
