1964 Steyr 700C vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 700C 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 416 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1964 Steyr 700C. 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 700C. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr 700C 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:
| 1964 Steyr 700C | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Steyr | Ferrari |
| Model | 700C | 456 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2660 mm |
