1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 400 | 404 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |