2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2000 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 550 and 2000 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ferrari 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ferrari 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 206, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 550 (597 Nm) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2000 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 550 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
