1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 33 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 523 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 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 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 456 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |