1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 18 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 559 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1968 Honda S800 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 328 GTS | S800 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 263 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 35 L |