1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1975 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 404 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 345 kg more than 1975 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.
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1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1975 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 250 GTE | 404 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
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 | 235 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |