1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1999 Lancia Dialogos

To start off, 1999 Lancia Dialogos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M 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 346 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (89 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Ferrari 456M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Ferrari 456M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Dialogos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (186 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. 1999 Lancia Dialogos has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lancia Dialogos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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