1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 26 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 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP) has 264 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | F40 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | rear |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
