1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 6 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. Both 1998 Ferrari Maranello and 1992 Ferrari 456 are equipped with a 5,474 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 456. (435 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 456. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Maranello.
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 Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Maranello | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | Maranello | 456 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 479 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 110 L |
