1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 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 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. 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 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1400 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:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
| Model | 1400 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |
