1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 39 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 420 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
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 | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 456M |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2600 mm |