1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey

To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast 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 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey. 2009 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast 2009 Honda Odyssey
Make Ferrari Honda
Model 500 Superfast Odyssey
Year Released 1965 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4963 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 396 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 16.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 79 L