1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 678 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | F1 156 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 769 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
