2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1969 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari 612 | 1969 Honda S800 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 612 | S800 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 35 L |