1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 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 96 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 456 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 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 | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 120 L |
