1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 57 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 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 18 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
