1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 419 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Because 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
