1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 315 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (217 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 365 GT | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
