1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 250 GTO | 504 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 55 L |
