1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 20 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 456. (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 456. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 456 | V12 Vantage |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4384 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1234 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |