2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1964 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1964 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1964 Peugeot 404. 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 612 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 612 | 404 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
