1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP) has 128 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | A5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |
