1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1955 Ferrari D 50
To start off, 1955 Ferrari D 50 is newer by 13 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, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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 | 1955 Ferrari D 50 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 60 | D 50 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2290 mm |