1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton 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 389 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 456 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |