1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1990 Honda Legend

To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 31 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 63 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.

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, 1990 Honda Legend, 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ferrari 250 GT 1990 Honda Legend
Make Ferrari Honda
Model 250 GT Legend
Year Released 1959 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2952 cc 2675 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4500 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 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 114 L 68 L