1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 456M | Volare |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |
