1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 29 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 78 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | Pinin |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
