1984 Audi 90 vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1984 Audi 90 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi 90 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 90 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
