2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2003 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2003 TVR Cerbera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 634 kg more than 2003 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2003 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2003 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | TE-50 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
