2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1967 Honda S600. 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1967 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 612 | S600 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 35 L |