1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1994 TVR Cerbera. (240 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1994 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 TVR Cerbera. (366 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 400 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 57 L |
