1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 603 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO 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:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 GTO | Civic |
Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 50 L |