1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2000 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 365 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan. 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
