1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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) has 356 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 456 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 550 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
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 | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 37 L |