1984 Audi 90 vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1984 Audi 90 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi 90 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 90 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
