1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1990 Lexus LS
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lexus LS 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 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1990 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 120 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS. 1990 Lexus LS 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. 1990 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1990 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | 456 | LS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
