2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 360 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
