1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 1967 Honda S600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 515 kg more than 1967 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1967 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 GT | S600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |