1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2002 Honda Civic

To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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 82 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 24 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.

Because 1960 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 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ferrari 250 GT 2002 Honda Civic
Make Ferrari Honda
Model 250 GT Civic
Year Released 1960 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 239 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 179 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 230 km/hour 210 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1264 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 50 L