2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 26 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1974 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 360 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
