1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 53 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2649 mm |
