1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 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 360 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 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:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ferrari |
| Model | 1800 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 110 L |
