1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1998 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 406 is newer by 39 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 664 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 406, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1998 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 406 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
