1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 1973 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 5 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ferrari 500 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 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1973 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |
