Car comparison

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12vsFerrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 456

GT 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1998
VS

Ferrari Testarossa

4.9 i V12 48V

390 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1992

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    442 hp
    330 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.2 L/100 km
    10.1 mpg US
    12.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,009 km
    627 mi
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari456GT 5.5 V12FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
442hp330kW
390hp291kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
92.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
29.8L/100 km7.9mpg US9.5mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
1,009km627mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
4,942cc302cu in
Length
4,730mm186in
4,485mm177in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,975mm78in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,130mm44in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,660mm65in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
316L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
110L
115L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V6,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari456GT 5.5 V12FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
17.9 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
390 hp
291 kW

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 has 52 hp more than Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V and Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 52 hp (39 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
1,700 kg
3,748 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
302 km/h
188 mph
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V125.2 s
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 and Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V and Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 6.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
611 km
380 mi
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
1,009 km
627 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.2 s
302 km/h
188 mph
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
390 hp
291 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,130 mm
44.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari456GT 5.5 V12FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
442 hp
330 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,130 mm
44.5 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
1,009 km
627 mi
Trunk score
316 L
11.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 456 GT 5.5 V12Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V
Consumption18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km31.50 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi50.69 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,725 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V

  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 398 km (247 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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