1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1966 Ferrari 206
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 206 is newer by 25 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, 1966 Ferrari 206 (217 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 206 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 1244 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 206.
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 | 1966 Ferrari 206 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 60 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5672 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2290 mm |
