1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 47 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2460 mm |
