1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 971 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 400 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 337 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
