2002 TVR Tuscan vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 TVR Tuscan. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1183 kg more than 2002 TVR Tuscan. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Tuscan. (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Tuscan. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2002 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2002 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 TVR Tuscan | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | TVR | Ford |
| Model | Tuscan | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 98 L |
