1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, both 1992 Ferrari F40 and 1992 Ferrari 456 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 F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 456. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 456. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
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 F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari F40 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F40 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2934 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 110 L |
