1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 370 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000. 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 365 GT | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
