1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 13 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 30 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ferrari 456. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |
