1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 45 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 250 GT | 504 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
