1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 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) has 377 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 456 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.5 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 38 L |
