1975 Audi 80 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 295 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (163 Nm). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 80 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
