2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.
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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari F430 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | F430 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.3 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
