1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 206 kg more than 1986 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | Testarossa | 505 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
