1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1999 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 1999 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 7 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. Both 1992 Ferrari 456 and 1999 Ferrari Maranello are equipped with a 5,474 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 456. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 456. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1999 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 456 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 114 L |
