2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1968 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1968 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 612 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 55 L |
