2000 Audi S8 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2000 Audi S8 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S8 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 2000 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 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, 2000 Audi S8 (583 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S8 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | S8 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
