1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1989 Honda Civic
To start off, 1989 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Civic.
Because 1964 Ferrari 250 LM 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 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1989 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 LM | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |