1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 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 377 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 110 L |
