1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1962 Peugeot 404 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 365 kg more than 1962 Peugeot 404. 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 250 GTE | 404 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
