1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 710 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 250 GT | Life |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2090 mm |
