1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 14 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 983 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB 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 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4388 cc |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |
