1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 39 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 868 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari F355 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 | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
