1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 408 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Civic |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| 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 | 335 HP | 138 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 Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 50 L |
