1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1959 Cadillac 62 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 250 Mille Miglia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1040 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
