1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 2011 Audi S5
To start off, 2011 Audi S5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S5 weights approximately 646 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
Because 2011 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ferrari F40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 2011 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | F40 | S5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 63 L |
