2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,571 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 298 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 360 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3571 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
