1959 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1575 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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.
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1959 Cadillac Biarritz | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Biarritz | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2330 mm |