2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. 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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | F-350 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 276 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2820 mm |