1968 Audi 100 vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 17 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 738 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 100 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 118 L |
