1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ferrari 456 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ferrari 456. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 456 | Accord |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1299 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |