2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | F-350 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5398 cc | 7728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 57 L |