1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1972 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1972 Peugeot 404 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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.
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1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1972 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 404 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |