1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2008 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2008 TVR Tuscan is newer by 29 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Tuscan (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 594 kg more than 2008 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR Tuscan. (391 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2008 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 400 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |
