1968 Audi 100 vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1968 Audi 100. 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 100 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
