2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2001 Ferrari 456M and 2001 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2001 Lexus IS. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS. 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (298 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | 456M | IS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
