1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1955 Ferrari 750
To start off, 1955 Ferrari 750 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 750 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 750 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 750.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1955 Ferrari 750 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 60 | 750 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 760 kg |