2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | F430 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4309 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
