1954 Cadillac 62 vs. 1987 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac 62. (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
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. 1954 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Cadillac 62 | 1987 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2660 mm |