1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 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 248 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1968 Honda S800. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S800 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 | 1968 Honda S800 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 400 | S800 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 156 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 | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 35 L |