1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2010 Audi S5
To start off, 2010 Audi S5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2010 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S5 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
Because 2010 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ferrari 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 2010 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | 550 | S5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 63 L |
