1941 Cadillac 61 vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 61 would be higher. At 5,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 61. (124 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 61. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 61 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
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 61 | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 61 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1941 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5276 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1470 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2660 mm |