1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 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 149 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (287 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 300 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 456 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3050 mm |
