1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1954 Ferrari 625 F1
To start off, 1957 Cadillac 62 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. (247 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1404 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. 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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac 62 | 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 625 F1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5424 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2170 mm |
