1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 604. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 400 | 604 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |