1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 830 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ferrari | TVR |
Model | 400 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 791 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 881 Nm |
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 | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 57 L |