1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (240 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 400 | 505 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |