1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 47 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 99 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 750 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 GT | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |