1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 505 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 240 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 505. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 500 Superfast | 505 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |