1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ferrari 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | 330 | A4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
