2005 Audi S4 vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | S4 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
