1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1999 Ferrari F355. (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F355. (373 Nm). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | F355 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
