1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1963 Ferrari 330 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 1963 Ferrari 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
