1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1964 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40. 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 796 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | GT 40 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
