1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven 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 310 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 456 | Seven |
Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 29 L |