1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1971 Seat 124
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1971 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1971 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1971 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Seat |
| Model | 456 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
