1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 23 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 400.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 400 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 | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 120 L |
