1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 20 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ferrari | TVR |
Model | 400 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 57 L |