1972 AMC Matador vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Matador | 456 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 110 L |
