1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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 176 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 611 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 2009 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 LM | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |