1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 387 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 4962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
