1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1961 Ferrari 196

To start off, 1961 Ferrari 196 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 196. (208 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 196. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1568 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 196. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1961 Ferrari 196 has manual transmission. 1961 Ferrari 196 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.

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