1953 Ford Popular vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Popular | 456 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |