1970 Audi 100 vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 613 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 100 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 110 L |
