2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1958 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 612 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 63 L |
