1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 37 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 192 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 450 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 250 GT | Life |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
