2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is newer by 42 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (534 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5.
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 575 Superamerica (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 575 Superamerica | P5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 534 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 45 L |
