1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1975 Honda 145
To start off, 1975 Honda 145 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1975 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda 145 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 1967 Ferrari 250 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 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda 145, 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, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1975 Honda 145 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 250 GTO | 145 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1432 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2260 mm |
