1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | GTO | 403 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
