1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1965 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1965 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1965 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 400 | S600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 35 L |