2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 29 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 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 560 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (180 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.

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