1947 Ferrari 159S vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 1,903 cc (12 cylinders), 1947 Ferrari 159S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 159S (123 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 159S should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 455 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S.

Because 1947 Ferrari 159S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1947 Ferrari 159S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 159S has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 159S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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