1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 Honda S600. 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 1970 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 208 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |
