1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1970 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 404 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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:
| 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1970 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 375 Indy | 404 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2850 mm |
