1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 45 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 612.
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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
