1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 (310 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Seville. (189 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 972 kg more than 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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. 1958 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 has manual transmission. 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Cadillac Seville | 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 310 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |