1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC 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 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Ferrari 365 GTC 2005 Honda Civic
Make Ferrari Honda
Model 365 GTC Civic
Year Released 1969 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4390 cc 1493 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1125 kg
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 50 L