2004 Ferrari F430 vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2004 Ferrari F430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,307 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2001 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, 2004 Ferrari F430 (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari F430 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | F430 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4307 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 56 L |
