1968 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 303 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 365 GTB | NSX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 70 L |
