1952 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America.
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:
1952 Ferrari 342 America | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 342 America | 505 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |