1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 402 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Because 1964 Ferrari GTO 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 GTO. 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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO 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:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | GTO | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |