1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2003 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2003 TVR Tuscan is newer by 40 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, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2003 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 2003 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 330 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
