1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 562 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 238 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 250 GT | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 337 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
