1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1959 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 6,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac DeVille | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6380 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2330 mm |