1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 49 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 448 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 599.
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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 105 L |
