1965 Ferrari 512 F1 vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 and 1965 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 (223 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 512 F1.
Because 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ferrari 512 F1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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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1965 Ferrari 512 F1 | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 512 F1 | 204 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 12000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 700 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 770 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |