1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ferrari 330 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 1966 Ferrari 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |
