1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 400 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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:
1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 50 L |