1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 250 GTO | 504 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
