1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 179 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 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 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2008 Honda Civic
Make Ferrari Honda
Model 365 GT Civic
Year Released 1970 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4388 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1265 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 50 L