1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 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 293 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1994 Ford Mustang. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
