1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. Both 1950 Ferrari 166 and 1979 Peugeot 505 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 166 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 166 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1210 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
