1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 42 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 250 GT | 505 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
