1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1967 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1967 Ferrari 365 GT and 1967 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1967 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 730 kg more than 1967 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ferrari 365 GT 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 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1967 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 365 GT | 204 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
