1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 850 (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 850 | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 403 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1230 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2910 mm |