1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1990 TVR V8 S
To start off, 1990 TVR V8 S is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1990 TVR V8 S. (240 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 TVR V8 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1990 TVR V8 S. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 TVR V8 S. (373 Nm). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 TVR V8 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1990 TVR V8 S | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 330 | V8 S |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
