1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 TVR 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 TVR 1600 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1972 TVR 1600. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 934 kg more than 1972 TVR 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR 1600. (125 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 400 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
