1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 42 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ferrari | TVR |
Model | 330 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |