1958 Cadillac 62 vs. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac 62. (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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.
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1958 Cadillac 62 | 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2420 mm |