1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1968 Honda S600
To start off, 1968 Honda S600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1968 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 275 (294 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 1968 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 275 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 35 L |
