1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 17 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 118 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 590 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 504 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
