1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 47 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 97 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 250 GTO | Accord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 65 L |
