1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 275. (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 275. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 275 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 881 Nm |
| 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 | 1175 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 57 L |
