1971 Ferrari 312 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1971 Ferrari 312 and 1971 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 772 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 312 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 312 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |
