1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
Because 1992 Ferrari F40 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 1992 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari F40 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | F40 | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2934 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 575 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |