1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 659 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 423 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | F50 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
