1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 208 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
