1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1963 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1963 Triumph TR4. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1963 Triumph TR4. 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1963 Triumph TR4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
Model | 550 | TR4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 53 L |