1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F50 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 610 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 343 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.

Because 1996 Ferrari F50 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 1996 Ferrari F50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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