1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 50 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
