1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1992 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1992 Ferrari 456 and 1992 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 210 more horse power than 1992 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1992 Lexus SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lexus SC. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1992 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | 456 | SC |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1622 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
