1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 5 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 29 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1303 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 133 L |
