1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 35 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 479 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 263 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2360 mm |