1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | 412 GT |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |