1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Peugeot Quasar

To start off, 1984 Peugeot Quasar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot Quasar (600 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400.

Because 1984 Peugeot Quasar is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar will offer significantly more control. 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) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot Quasar. (133 Nm). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot Quasar. 1984 Peugeot Quasar has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Peugeot Quasar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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