1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1959 Cadillac 62 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT 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 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| 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 | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
