1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 504. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 456 | 504 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |