1956 Daimler DK vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK 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 267 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 337 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Daimler | Ferrari |
| Model | DK | 456 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
