1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 676 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ferrari GTO 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 1984 Ferrari GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | GTO | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1154 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
