1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1992 Porsche 964
To start off, both 1992 Ferrari 456 and 1992 Porsche 964 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 174 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 964. (261 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 964. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1992 Porsche 964. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ferrari 456. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 964 will offer significantly more control. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 964. (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 964.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1992 Porsche 964 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 456 | 964 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 73 L |
