1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 770 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 GTO | Civic |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 296 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 50 L |