1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 683 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F50 | 1970 Honda S800 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | F50 | S800 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 67 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 70 mm |
Top Speed | 376 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 | 907 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 35 L |