1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 6 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 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 246 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 352 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.
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1964 Ferrari GTO | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | GTO | 403 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |