1970 Audi 100 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 36 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 258 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 100 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| 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 | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 110 L |
