1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
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1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 505 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |