1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Tamora. (380 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 400 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 65 L |
