1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2001 Ford Econovan has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 456 | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |
