1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1953 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (185 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 342 America.
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 Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1953 Ferrari 342 America | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | 342 America |
Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |