1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 433 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 330 | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 330 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 390 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 | 1433 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
