1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 865 kg more than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 512 TR | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1147 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2110 mm |
