1976 Audi 100 vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 100 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 100 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 120 L |
