1949 Cadillac 62 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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.
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1949 Cadillac 62 | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5425 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |