1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1963 Peugeot 404 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 250 GTO | 404 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 55 L |
