1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, both 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica and 1962 Honda S500 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 910 kg more than 1962 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 400 Superamerica | S500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 40 L |