1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1982 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Statesman 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 266 more horse power than 1982 Holden Statesman. (170 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 20 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Statesman. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1982 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 456 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |