1956 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 454 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. 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, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 250 GT | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 GT | S500 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |