1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 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 386 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 456 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 38 L |
