2007 Audi S4 vs. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 412 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1986 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | S4 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
