1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 51 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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 493 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 612 Scaglietti |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4902 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1956 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1344 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2949 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
