1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 404 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 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.
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1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 404 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |