1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 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:
1942 Cadillac 60 | 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 60 | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1942 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2260 mm |