1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1964 Honda S600
To start off, both 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1964 Honda S600 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 185 kg more than 1964 Honda S600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1964 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 250 GTO | S600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 25 L |
