1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Rossa has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Rossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | Rossa |
Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |