1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 453 kg more than 2007 Ferrari 612.
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 Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari 612. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Eldorado | 612 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 108 L |