1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1985 Ferrari F1 156
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1955 Cadillac 62. (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1955 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari F1 156 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari F1 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Cadillac 62 | 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | F1 156 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 5424 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 769 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 11000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2770 mm |
