1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 170 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456M.
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 456M (540 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1992 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Deauville | 456M |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 437 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1770 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
