1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1986 Ferrari F1 86
To start off, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 (839 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 641 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1565 kg more than 1986 Ferrari F1 86.
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 DeVille | 1986 Ferrari F1 86 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | F1 86 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 839 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 11500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |